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Penn State hockey adds Army to 2024-25 schedule, to play in Washington D.C.
Penn State men's ice hockey will face Army on Thursday, December 12 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. it was announced on Wednesday. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING. The matchup...
How to Watch: Washington Spirit vs. Chivas Femenil
The Washington Spirit head to Philadelphia to take on Chivas Femenil at Subaru Park this Sunday, July 21 at 4:30 p.m. ET in the club’s first match of the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Below, we break down how Spirit fans can watch the match:. Watch...
Southeast shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 hurt including child, DC police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police are investigating after a shooting in Southeast left two people dead, and two more hurt, including a toddler, on Thursday. In a post on X, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the shooting took place in the area of 22nd Street and Alabama Avenue, SE. D.C. officers on […]
11 new murals at Southwest DC underpass celebrating local history now open to public
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A new mural gallery by the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) is finished and was unveiled Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Art brings us together in a beautiful way and it helps us tell a story that sometimes, when we're no longer here to...
What’s missing from this Republican convention
Leaders of the state GOP, in a departure from anything I’ve ever experienced, have decided that all of the delegation’s events, and the delegates themselves, will be off-limits to the media. The party is only hurting itself. The post What’s missing from this Republican convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Construction crews hit valve causing gas leak outside MacArthur High School
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — First responders in D.C. said the smell of gas was prominent on Thursday morning outside of MacArthur High School after a gas leak. In a post on X, D.C. Fire and EMS said crews were called to the leak around 9:15 a.m. On the scene, first responders learned Washington Gas […]
JUST IN: Lululemon Leaving 14th Street Location on Sunday!!
Our time at this location is coming to an end. We’ve loved being a part of this community and are grateful to have been here! Come and check us out before we close our doors for the final time on Sunday, July 21st. You can visit us at F...
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema brings back ‘Kids Camp’ to offer $5 tickets this summer
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’re looking to maximize family fun in an affordable way, why not head to the movies? This summer, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is inviting families to enjoy a movie for just $5. “We really want to connect more to families and give them that fun summer experience,” said Megan Hia, […]
Wild Custom Apparel closing at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
It looks like Wild Custom Apparel was a little too wild for shoppers at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The custom printing shop is closing after 15 months in business at the mall. A closing sale is now underway. Look for Wild Custom Apparel on Level 1 of the mall, next to Mind Games.
A Penny for Your Thoughts – News of Greater Falls Church: July 18-24, 2024
Question: What do Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York have in common? A broad question, perhaps. They all have different governance structures, different politics, and diverse and different populations. Some have coastal shorelines; others are completely inland, but the answer is that all those jurisdictions, or portions of them, constitute the 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and plays a major role, particularly, in the economies of Maryland and Virginia. The larger commonality, though, is the shared environmental benefits and challenges presented by the use of the Bay and its tributaries over the past 300 years.
NVAR Chief Offers Chamber Info on Price Boom
As this month’s numbers show, the prices that residential real estate properties are commanding in the City of Falls Church are continuing to skyrocket, and no one seems to think they will level off anytime soon. The City’s average single family home is now going for $1,297,818, and some are getting closer to $3 million.
Chesterbrook wins final swim meet; Langley ties for first place
The Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks (4-1) ended their summer regular swimming season with a 290-130 road victory over Donaldson Run in Division 1 Northern Virginia Swimming League action. Chesterbrook finished second in the division standings. In the win, double race winners were Katherine Talbert, McKenzie Cory, Emma Maher, Mara Wilson, Ezra...
Less heat, humidity Thursday following days of triple-digit temperatures
WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region will finally get a much-needed break from the scorching hot temperatures on Thursday. Thursday’s conditions will be cooler than the previous several days with mostly sunny skies and highs near 90 degrees. It will also be considerably less humid. There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Converting Commercial Buildings To Residential Living
While The Little City enjoys a boom of commercial and residential development projects, the surrounding region is seeing many commercial areas stagnate, prompting multiple office building repurposing projects, which are open or coming soon. According to a Fairfax County report earlier this year, office space in the Bailey’s Crossroads region...
Two buildings in D.C. receive grants to preserve Black culture
Two D.C. sites are receiving grants to preserve African American culture in the U.S.Why it matters: The Ira Aldridge Theater at Howard University and the Masjid Muhammad mosque near Shaw each won grants of $150,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.The big picture: Sites across America representing Black history "have been overlooked and undervalued," says Brent Leggs, the group's director.The fund announced $3 million in grants on Thursday to help preserve 30 sites nationwide. The Ira Aldridge Theater. Photo courtesy Visual14 via African American Cultural Heritage Action FundZoom in: Ira Aldridge was a 19th-century Black actor famed for...
Falls Church Little League All-Stars Claim District Runner-Up Title
The Falls Church Kiwanis Little League All-Stars program has concluded another thrilling season, marked by impressive performances and unforgettable moments on the diamond. The Majors team placed runner’s up out of the 12 teams participating in VA’s District 4 which is widely considered to be the most talented in the state. The team showcased grit and dedication, finishing with a commendable record of 5-2 in the tournament. Their six week journey together was marked by memorable victories, hard-fought battles and a lot of fun.
McLean Gold wins boys invitational youth soccer tournament
The age 2012 McLean Boys Gold youth soccer team won the Williamsburg Invitational tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. The players were Enzo Reyes-Castillo, Chase Bracher, Owen Glasser, Jack Lucey, Ben Phillips, Logan Swartz, Edison Tan, Liam Cunningham-Bennett, Everett Brady, Liam Brennan and Adonay Valencia. Ryan Sellers was the coach.
25 Montgomery County lifeguard certifications stripped for improper training
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Improper training practices at a Montgomery County country club led to 25 lifeguard certifications being revoked, the American Red Cross confirmed. Wednesday night, 7News learned that the American Red Cross's Quality Assurance team launched an investigation on April 16, after concerns from a quality...
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